Sazerac Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Start by chilling an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the Absinthe Rinse

   In a separate glass, add the absinthe and swirl it around to coat the interior, then discard the excess absinthe.

3. 3

   Mix the Cocktail

   In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, and simple syrup. Stir until well chilled.

4. 4

   Strain and Serve

   Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the mixed cocktail into the prepared glass.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express the oils from the lemon peel over the drink and place it in the glass as a garnish.